The NFL "cuts the cord" on guys due for bonuses all the time and the players don't get guaranteed contract money like they do in MLB.

 

That's not considered unethical. That's standard NFL practices.

 

What's the difference here?

 

Different labor organization with different standards and practices. Based on that, their contracts are structured differently. This $8 mil in a NFL contract would have been more like $4 mil with a $4mil bonus. Or looking over two years, it may have been $8 mil bonus and $5 per year.

 

But that is basically the difference.

Well, Thomas got paid to not play.

 

Simple as that.

He's reportedly heading back to Oakland.

Matt Stairs with two home runs so far tonight.

He's reportedly heading back to Oakland.

Per Rotoworld:

A source told Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown that Frank Thomas is set to sign with the A's.

As long as Mike Sweeney is the one to go, it's the right move. Sweeney is hardly completely hopeless at the plate, but his power is gone, making him well below as a designated hitter. Thomas should step in as the starter there, with Jack Cust playing left field most of the time. Emil Brown would still start versus lefties.

Matt Stairs with two home runs so far tonight.

 

Ass...I was just typing that!

Well, supposedly a surprise team came in with a last-second offer on the Big Hurt... either Texas or Seattle. He's deciding today.

Fantasy Tip

 

EVERYONE PICK UP MATT STAIRS NOW!

Just heard it on Mulli and Hanley-signs with A's. Go A's.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3365079

 

 

Frank Signs with Oakland

At least we've already gotten a few games with them out of the way.

I don't know if it is just a goofy quirk of mine or what; but, I really dislike players that are jersey collectors (i.e. Kenny Lofton).

 

I especially dislike it when it is a former superstar hoping to hang on for another season or two. I understand they are looking for a paycheck, but, have at least some respect for tradition and legacy. I would hate to see that happen to Frank...despite me firmly believing he has put himself in every bad situation he has ever encountered.

 

If he goes into Cooperstown wearing only three hats, I would be pleased.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3365079

 

 

Frank Signs with Oakland

 

Good for him.

Oakland will be on the hook only for about $337,000 — a prorated share of the $390,000 minimum

 

Quite a steal.

Frank had better not lower his BA below .300

Frank had better not lower his BA below .300

That's what I'm thinking.

I wonder how Franks feels about getting 2 to 3 games a week with Mike Sweeney as opposed to Matt Stairs?

I wonder how Franks feels about getting 2 to 3 games a week with Mike Sweeney as opposed to Matt Stairs?

 

I'd say Mike Sweeney better get used to sitting down because Thomas is a better hitter and Oakland realizes it.

I wonder how Franks feels about getting 2 to 3 games a week with Mike Sweeney as opposed to Matt Stairs?

sweeney might soon be gone

Ryan Howard is getting benched for a couple of games. I wonder if he'll pop off.

Ryan Howard is getting benched for a couple of games. I wonder if he'll pop off.

Does he have a ten million dollar option based on at bats involved? No, so its not the same.

Frank with career walk #1640(9th all time) and a run so far! GO FRANK!

Note that Paulie has been hitting about as badly as Frank over the past few weeks, yet Ozzie hasn't "indefinitely" benched him for lack of production, even with a much cheaper and ML-ready Josh Fields waiting patiently in AAA.

 

The question was in reference to wanting the Sox to take the same basic action at the Blue Jays did, when the vast majority feel that Toronto's actions were wrong.

sweeney might soon be gone

 

His back probably won't last anyway.

His back probably won't last anyway.

 

mike will stay on. Geren already has said that

 

 

I love that frank is back he belongs in oakland. when Buck comes back raj davis will be gone.